pelted
Example Sentences
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Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was stalked by a crowd that carried red flags, a symbol of revenge, and called him dishonorable as he was pelted with an unknown object.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
‘They threw tomatoes’ ”—a reference to a scene in the ad in which she is pelted with the fruit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
I was not surprised to learn that several of my friends are in Guthrie-themed group chats; they’ve pelted me with their postulations all week long.
From Slate ● Feb. 23, 2026
The damage could have happened while it was pelted with debris from the fire and the engine detatching.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2025
Ekon winced as the first drizzles of rain pelted his bare arms, slicking his sandals so that every step was harder and harder.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
